A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters Topics for Discussion

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How do you feel about the narrator's point of view regarding the tale of Noah's Ark? Is it blasphemy or does it make sense to you? Explain. Which is your favorite part? Why would one choose to believe the narrator over the religious texts?

What is your opinion on the rule about the clean and unclean animals? Does it sound fair? What types of animals do you think were left behind? Why? Why did some of the slow animals make it and some did not? Explain.

How do you feel about the use of the woodworm as a narrator? Do you think the woodworm was telling the truth or making up tales to make himself sound more important? Which is the most incredible story? Which do you think are true?

In "The Survivor" Kathy has a great deal of trouble with emotions and nightmares...